James Milner has been awarded an MBE for his companies to soccer and charity.
The announcement that got here on Wednesday evening for Liverpool’s vice-captain was a part of the Queen’s birthday honours, a 12 months after Jordan Henderson acquired the identical recognition.
Milner was recognised for his companies to soccer, which began as a senior skilled in 2002 and has since seen him go on to symbolize six totally different golf equipment for a complete of 812 appearances.
The 36-year-old additionally has 61 worldwide caps for England to his title and a listing of silverware that features the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, Tremendous Cup and Membership World Cup.
However his efforts on the pitch are additionally matched along with his companies off it, along with his charity work rightly recognised.
He arrange the James Milner Basis (JMF) to assist promote wholesome recreation for younger folks within the UK, additionally offering monetary help to younger folks in want of help with well being and training.
The JMF additionally makes use of funds raised to assist nationwide charities reminiscent of Bloodwise, MNDA, NSPCC and Assist for Heroes, with annual balls elevating invaluable funds – in 2019, over £1 million was raised.
Milner follows Henderson in receiving an MBE from the present Liverpool squad, with ex-Reds Steven Gerrard, Gary McAllister, Ray Clemence, Ian Callaghan and John Barnes having all beforehand been awarded the identical honour.
An MBE stands for Member of the Most Glorious Order of the British Empire, it’s the third highest-ranking Order of the British Empire award behind CBE after which OBE.
